TC Res. No. 2016-09 In support of ERFPD Ballot Question AAvo n
RESOLUTION NO. 16 -09
IN SUPPORT OF
EAGLE RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BALLOT QUESTION A
WHEREAS, the elected Board of Directors of Eagle River Fire Protection District has
referred a ballot question to the voters in their District which seeks to generate funds for needed
capital improvement projects through the issuance of voter - authorized municipal bonds;
WHEREAS, Eagle River Fire Protection District provides fire protection to Eagle County
communities from Tennessee Pass to Wolcott, serving as the largest fire protection agency in
Eagle County;
WHEREAS, the construction of a new fire station in Edwards and a joint public safety
facility in Avon, to be utilized by Eagle River Fire Protection District and Avon Police, would
greatly improve the District's response times and allow for better strategic positioning of critical
apparatus;
WHEREAS, creation of a training facility in Minturn would allow Eagle River Fire
Protection District personnel and equipment to remain within the District while conducting
necessary training, so the staff can remain available to respond to calls;
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Eagle River Fire Protection District has chosen to
put on the May 3, 2016 Special District General Election Ballot a proposal to fund the
construction of these important public safety facilities;
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council recognizes the essential contributions of the Eagle
River Fire Protection District to our community's public safety and protection of property and
the enhanced emergency protection offered by the construction of these important public safety
facilities;
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council believes it to be in the best interest of the citizens of
the Town of Avon and in the Eagle River Fire Protection District to support this ballot proposal,
numbered A, and urge voters to cast an affinnative YES vote on Ballot Question A; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Fair Campaign Practices Act expressly authorizes local
governments to pass a resolution taking a position of advocacy and reporting the passage of, and
distributing, the resolution through established and customary means by C.R.S. §1-45 -
117(1)(b)(III).
NOW THEREFORE, the Avon Town Council, hereby RESOLVES TO SUPPORT THE
EAGLE RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION A. The Avon
Town Council further RESOLVES to direct the Town Clerk to post and publish this Resolution
in the established, customary manner as the posting and publishing of other resolutions.
AD TED Marc 22, 2016 by the AVON TOWN COUNCIL
By: Attest:
Je nie Fancher, Mayor Debbie Hoppe, T
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